HC Deb 17 December 1953 vol 522 cc95-6W
Mr. Pearson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the protests and representations being received by hon. Members about the heavy tax on fuel used in public service vehicles; and if he will give sympathetic consideration to substantially reducing these taxes affecting the passenger-carrying industry.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

My right hon. Friend is aware of these representations. On the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Portsmouth, West (Brigadier Clarke) on 15th December.